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Whether Owen Tippett walks into a room or is on the ice, he clearly stands out.

His fiery shock of red hair is hard to ignore. However, far more relevant to his future and the Florida Panthers is the No. 10 draft pick’s lightning-quick release of a booming shot that is being compared to puck-sniping Penguins All-Star right wing Phil Kessel, who has had five seasons of 30-plus goals.

While some 18-year-olds would shy away from such comparisons, Tippett confidently and without a trace of cockiness, welcomes it.

"I personally believe I have the upside of Phil Kessel with the shot and the speed that he has, as well as the capability to make plays,’’ Tippett said...

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